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Morning journal (Columbus, Ohio), 1868-02-12

Morning journal (Columbus, Ohio), 1868-02-12 page 1

JOURNAL. VOL, XXX. COLUMBUS, OHIO: WEDNESDAY FEBKUARY 12, 1S68. NO. 1S4. THE MOKMMt White Goods! White Goods! A. C. IIEADLEY & CO. ARE OFFERING Great Bargains ! IN WHITE GOODS! CONSISTING OF India Mulls, French Nainsooks, Plain, Figured, Sttfped Jteal and Scotch Swiss, Plain, Barred and Soft-Finish Jackonets, KN ABE IANOS. The following are selected from the numerous Knale Testimonials in our possession : Messes. Wm. Knabk & Co. GentUmen : I havegTeat Dleasure in certifying that I have tried four (iruml, Square and Upright Pianos, and find, them equal, if not superior, to any in this country. Among tne great qualities which distinguish them, is the evenness of tone, the easy and agreeable touch and volume of tone. Wishing you all the success which you so highly deserve, I am, sirs, Yours, very truly, ' ii fun I i- TITOn", TBivRT.iTMK vnoH theIFhehch. After having played on the Piano of Messrs. knabe & Co., It is Impossible not to bear testimony to their qualities, which have acquired for them the eminent reputation which they enjoy. The Pianos of their manufacture, on which I have played, are exceedingly remarkable for their qualities 01 tohb. ine Basal puwenui, wiujuui uttrouucBs, uu the upper notes sweet, elear and harmoniously mellow. (enrystaun,) ana 1 ao not nesitaw to express iu ri-garu to these instruments my entire satisfaction, and to declare that Aey are equal, if not superior, to the best manufactured in Europe or this country by the most celebrated makers. L. M. UOTTSCHALK. Messrs. Wm. Knabk & Co.Genllemtn: I cannot but congratulate you upon the immense progress and improvements which you oontinually make on your Pianos, which, in my opinion, rank among the very best in the country. a. 6TKAK0SCH. Mrssrj, Wji, Snabe & Co. Gentlemen: Having re-niii nnm'irtunities of testing both your new scale Grand and Square Pianos, it jives me great pleasure to state that I have found them to combine all the qualities to make a Piano as perfect as possible, and unsurpassed by any that 1 have seen either in this country or Europe. For great Dower and roundness of tone, combined with that peculiar sweet and singing quality, so often found wanting in Pianos, they are really unsurpassable, toucb everytnmg mat can oe uesireu uy me must it player. Wishing you every success, I remain, K 4 v ..,.. n Vk!rinilT' HEADING SIATTEH OS EVERY PAGE TELEGRAPHIC REPORTED FOR THE JOURNAL. FOREIGN NEWS. By Atlanta Cable. and in brilliant Percale?, English Skirting Cambric, Plain, Barred and Striped Nainsooks, Marseilles Cloth, . Paft Muslins, t Marseilles, Brilliants, linen and Cotton Diaper, Irish Linen, Linen Cambric, Linen Lawn, Hamburg, Scotch and French EMBROIDERIES Messna. Wh. Knabk & Co. Oentkmen: Havinghad lately an ODDortunity to try and test your new scale Grand as well as Square Pianos, I cannot refrain, besides reiterating all I bad occasion to say at a former period, from congratulating you on the important improvements youliave introduced in the manutacture of Pianos. Your instruments combine all the qualities which are reauired to make a Piano as perfect as possi ble, and fully deserve the great popularity they have gained all over the country. Tours truly, 1j. jxl. uuiiovjiuuia. Messrs. Wm. Kkabi & Co. Gentlemen : I was de lighted on hearing the clear and full toneol your really Firil Ulan Piamt, and I congratulate you on the progress you have made in this branch of art. Maun. Wm. Knatie ft Co. Gentlemen: Our Onera Troupe are at present using four of your justly cele brated tr mnos, ana as tne exponent 01 me views anu opinions of the various artists, permit me to say : I consider them as unturjwsud in billiancy and excellence, and pre-eminent, without a rival in this country or in Europe. Their superior quality of tone, combining great depth and powerful volume, with a rich and peculiarly clear and evln treble, together with magic elasticity 01 toucn unci autiuu, lenutw tucw Buycuui w Mm nther instruments, which rurelv if ever combine those most essential requisites. Protoundly impressed with tho many valuable qualities 01 inese rianos, x most cheertuiiy enuorse tne nign ana meritorious eu comiums everywhere pronounced upon them. Musical Director of the Italian Opera. Messrs. Wm. Knabk & Co. Gentlemen 1 It gives me great pleasure to testify to the real excellence of your pianos, do many oi my urowier-ariista u.to iriven vou tne niirucst encomiums, mat uuwmuk iciuuiu. for me but to indorse them. As lar as my own experi- is concerned regarding your instruments, i can only say that they satished me in every way, and unMwnntu all mv uemanus wneu x useu uieiu ut u,v series of Fianoforte Soiries I recently gave in Balti more. With best regards, 1 remain Yours truly, UAKUWULt wua, New York, Dec. 12th, 1801. Wm. Knabk & Co. Gentlemen: I have carefully ex amined your new scale Grand and Square Piano Fortes, Infants' Waists, STAMPED YOKES AND BAUDS, ENGLISH THREAD, VALENCIENNES, And all other Hakes of races Ilnminzs Frilltiiirs and Crochet Work, OF ALT. KINDS. and I must sav they please me txceedmmy, both with regard to touch and tone, and I can conttduutly recom mend them as being equal to any in tun country or Europe, and you nave permission to make use oi my name u oi service to you. Yours respeetluliy, utu. v. sumuas, Organist of Grace Church. New Yobk, Dec. 13th, 19C4. Wu. Knauc & Co. Gentlemen: Your Agent, Mr. Bauer, asked me to give him my opinion as to the merits of your Pianos -uranu anu square. iy opin ion " on Ute iquare. is mat tney are uii oranu. Yours truly, r.Uiir-ui iill.l,.u. Messrs. Wm. Knabe It Co. Gentlemen I Itirives me great pleasure to express my entire satisfaction and ap-nrociatiun in favor of your new scale Grand Piano, which oomMnoa all the qualities a unit-class Instrument demands. Power, brilliancy and sweetness ot tone, evenness of sound through all the registers, and last, but not least, tne magniucent raw couiaining wiu splendid instrument ; every requisite concurs to make this new ctlort of your time-honored firm a new triumph in your professional career. With my best wishes for all the success you so richly deserve, I remain, gentle men, . sours, very truly, Baltimore, July 1st, w. u. wuLiu.At.MJtn, ENGLAND. London, Feb. 11. Sir David Brewster, the celebrated English physician, and distinguished scientific discoverer and author, died last evening, aged 87 years. The British iron-clad ship of war Hercules, said to be the largest in the world, has been successfully launched at Jhe Chatham dockyard.A deputation from loyal Irishmen of Lon don, yesterday waited upon Hon. Garthonse Hardy at the Home Ofice, and presented him au address, expressing devotion to the Crown. The Home Stcretary replied to tbeir address in an appropriate speech, thanking them for their manifestations of loyalty. IRELAND. Cork, Feb. 11. Another attack was mule upon the police in the streets yesterday by a mob, who pelted them with stones and bricks. The police, who were armed with muskets, fixed bayonets, charged on the crowd and a short and desperate fight followed, iu which several of the rioters were bayonctted. The assailants then fled In all directions, leaving the wounded on the ground. During the day an attempt was made to seize a well known informer and lynch him, but the appearance of a police patrol prevented the outrage from being carried out. Dublin, Feb. 11 P. M. The trial of Lennon, which commenced yesterday, ended to-dty with a verdict of guilty of murder and felony and treason. Mr. Sullivan, of the Dublin Irishman, has been Indited by the Qiand Jury for publish ing seditious libels. His trial will commence to-morrow. ITALY. Flokence, Feb. 11. A grand banquet b to be given here to Admiral Farragut by the members of the Italian Parliament aid the officers of the Italian Army and Njvy. Preparations for the affair have commenced, but the day is not yet fixed. Al SlillA. Vienna, Feb. 11. The Reichsrath has reassembled and the Houses have been orgmized for business. PRUSSIA. Berlin, Feb. 11 Count Bismarck is sick and unable to leave Berlin to avail hmself of his leave of absence. No change li the Prussian Cabi net Is proposed. fHARIFTM. London, Feb. 11 11:15 A. M. Bonds quiet at 714 Illinois 88; Erie 47. London Feb. 11 1:20 P.M. Bonds firmer at an advance of lSl'if'.f: SENATE. Washington, Feb. 11. Mr. "WILLEY, from the committee on Pa tents, reported without amendment a bill rj-quiring persons applying for patents to give public notice of same. Mr. WILLIAMS called up and offered a substitute for the bill iu relation to certain public lands in Oregon, which, alter discus- ion, went over till to-morrow. On motion of Mr. HOWE, the bill for the relief of the heirs of the late Gen. J. B. Richardson, appropriating to them f 400 for horses stolen from by Indians while in the service of the United States, was taken up. Several members objected on account of principleinvolved. The morning hour expiring, the bill went over. , Mr. MORRELL, of Maine, from the Com mittee on Appropriations, asked to be discharged from the further consideration of several petitions asking to be included in the 20 per cent, increase of pay, and recommended their reference to the Committee on the District of Columbia. They were so referred. Mr. THAYElt presented the petition of citizens of Nebraska praying that the lands along the Union' Pacific Railroad be opened for homesteads and pre-emption, and that pre-emptors may enter lands along that line at one dollar ana twenty-nve cents per acre. On motion of Mr. STEWART, the bill to give effect to the act in regard to grants of public lands in Nevada was taken up and discussed till 1:20 P. M. The Reconstruction bill was then taken up, and Mr. Davis proceeded to address the Senate, anu at u:4S 1'. ii. yielded to an executive session, and after a short time spent therein the Senate adjourned. Erie?,1.;. Paris, i"eb. 11-11:15 A.M. Bourse Is strong ami rentes advancing. Liverpool, ?cb. 1111-15 A. M. Cotton opens firmer and advanced 1-lGd uplands 8J4CI; Orleans ijjd; others steady. Liverpool Feb. 111:20 P. M. Cotton buoyant; upl nils 8?d on the spot, aud 8jd to arrive. Manchester advices arc favorable. The market for yarns am fabrics Is firmer and higher. TJrcadstuffs are gcnrally Arm; Calfornla wheat 15s lOd. Pork 72s Cd. Antwerp Feb. 11-1:20 P. M. Petroleum llrmer. NEW ioRK. FORTIETH CONGRESS. ALSO .Flint KcceUlug a New Slock of DOMESTIC GOODS At the Lowest Prices. Or the many who manufacture piano fortes, there aro few who strive more thoroughly to improve their instruments than yourself. In view of this, and taking Into oonsiuemiion tuo eminent success wnicn nas attended your efforts, I can only say I know ct nono who stand above you who can claim the merit of having lone mure to advance the art br DrodurinK a perfect in strument, or who have women more eninuKiasiicniiy in iU interest. W. K. UASSr uuu, I'lanist. I ev.commfsd the pianos of Messrs. Knabo Co. to everybody WUO wants a rwuiy nrn-ciau instrument. XI AilO DALA 1 UA, Director of the Philharmonic Society. Chicago, 111., July I, WH. Messrs. Kxame t Co. Gentlemen t I must aay with great pleasure that, after performing on most of the nest pianos in tnis country, n Hiring vu Tour Instruments are piaoea urst in ciass anu rent ui U ni&nns in mr mind. n . - n .r TT 1 - m I . tnAHLLS auflanij, i isuut. Fon want of space we are unahle to produce the ex i-sslons of tho following named artists that have fully indorsed all that has been said in favor of the celebrated A. C. HE ADLEY to CO., 2SO c& 252 preaslons of tho lnooraea au tn Knab Tiano. 0. Ratter, 1. Prunie, E. Biemelenyl, (Tim. Fradel, Konrad Trauer, L. Htaab, E. Hoffman, 0. Uola, J. I). Kerrison, J. T. Btoddart, H. Hchwtng, ii. A. OnosneUus, CT.Frey, ( has. BohoppelreL 4, A. Falk, H. A. Wollenhaupt, Alfred JaeU H. Kohlrner, K.Mees. ('has, Hcnnelder, J. P. Webster, H. J. Nothnsgel, W. V. Caulneld, Dr. Otto Thieme, H. Zellner, F, A. (Iherrlor, C. T. Kantmann, J. Dyrenfurlh, iA. uruei MissC.Hclinsider, Miss Laura Harris. Miss A. Magnumm. Miss Virginia WhlUng, Miss fanny leauu JOHN SELTZER Wholesale andlHetall Art. Iew YoitK, Feb. 11. The defalcation In tfc American Exchange Hunk Droves to be JOOXH). It is not likely that Vultc, the assistmt cashier, the defaulter, will be prosecuted. Aluany, Feb. lr The Assembly to-dn- renuested tho Sena- tow and Representative In Congress to pass some law providing br the employment of disabled soldier and nilors In the Custom houses, light houses aul dock yards. IIociikhtrh, Feb. 11. Prof. nielmrd:(on, if the University of Rochester, died to-day Utica, Feb. 11. Pimr stows on Gcnicc street, occupied by J. F. Grllllth, boots aul shoes; 8. F. llannas, rnrd pnirravcr: and Ricklnijlmm & Mitchell, fniicv ffoods. were tinned last muni, ixiss about forty thousand dollars, mostly covered by Insurance. MINNESOTA. St. Pai:i., Feb. 11. Tho House has iad the bill leaving cap ital punishment for mmler at tho discretion of the jury. ALA1AMA. " New Yonn.Fcb. 11. The World has the following upcclal : MnSHOMKY. Alu.. Feb. 10. Tha itvitat of the Ccnstltutlon Is admitted bv the Radical candldites. Tho vote Is less I .- . . ft I . I .. . I I., tall I thou mo mniiirwi nui: it is variously v.i-" mated from ten to tweity-two thousand. Tho white vote so far dot not exceed one to c HOUSE. Mr. VAN TRUMP presented petitions from citizens of Ross county,, Ohio, of all parties, praying Congress to authorize the issue of legal tender notes sulllcient to pay the bonds or tne united states, witn due rei- erence to not producing an over-expansion of the circulating medium. Kelerreil to the Committee on Ways and Means. The House proceeded to the consideration in the morning hour of the bill reported from the committee on Foreign Aflairs, concerning the rights of American citizens in foreign States. After discussion, at the expiration of the morning hour, the bill went over. The SPEAKER submitted a message from the President, transmitting Ins letter to Grant, and it was read, when Mr. BING HAM moved its relercnce to tne reconstruc tion Committee to be printed. Mr. LOGAN stated there was a reply lrom Gen. Grant to that letter which he desired furnished to the House. The speaker inti mated that there were some errors in the correspondence as printed. The House went into uoinmittee or w noie on the Legislative, Executive and Judicial appropriation bill. i hc committee rose ana inc rjraivu presented a message from the President transmitting a copy of Grant's last letter to him, which was read and ordered printed, and referred to the committee on Reconstruction. On motion of Mr. BARER the committee on Wavs and Means was Instructed to in quire into the expediency of amending the internal revenue law so as w proviue ior me distribution of Government stamps through postolllces or otherwise. Adjourned. NEW JERSEY. Tiienton, Feb. 11. The discussion of the Constitutional Amendment, and the joint resolutions withdrawing the assent of New Jersey to the said amendment, has been postponed to this day week, in consequence of the ihness of one of the Senators. MASSACHUSETTS. Boston, Feb. 11. New York revenue olllcers yesterday made seizures of the spirits and rectifying establishments of S. C. Boehne & Co. and C. E. Sanderson, In this city. Subsequently, on the mmnlalnt of Saudcrson, Inspector Couolly arrested on a writ issued by the Superior Court or Massachusetts. Application was nr. mice made for a writ of habeas corpus, and Conolly was brought before the Chief Justice, ami was soon discharged. Proceedings have already beeu taken for the arrest and prosecution of Sanderson on a charge of perjury. An action has also been commenced against lilm for damages for false Imprisonment.l ine Dwelling Ilouno Destroyed- Fue elegant mansion of Edward N. Perkins, Jamaica Plains, with a portion of tho furniture and tine painting". ut-Muuyeu by tire last night. Loss $70,000. PartlyInsured. WASHINGTON SPECIALS. Importance of the Supreme Court Decision.New York, Feb. 11. The Tribune's special says the decision in the Georgia and Mississippi cases; given yesterday, is held by leading Republicans to dispose of the McArdle case, and all others which effect the Reconstruction laws or arise under them. The best lawyers In the House were free to aosert that it settled all questions as to the attitude of the Supreme Court present ane prospective toward the Reconstruction acts, and that ao danger need be apprehended from that source. The same special states that the Presi dent's rejoinder to Gen. Gnnt reached the army headquarters-to-day. It Is understood that the President declines to make it public, but in answer to the resolution which passed the House this afternoon, the' letter will be read to-morrow after the morning hour. lUcClellan Spoken of an Minister to- En. , glund. The Times's special says the name of Gen. McClellan Is prominently mentioned as successor to Charles Francis Adams at the Court of St. James. The Tribune's special also states that the President contemplates offering the mission to England to Gen. McClellan. . Official letters received from Madrid show a misunderstanding between Mr. Hale, Minister to Spain, and his Secretary of Ligation, Dr. Perry; and it is said that Mr. Hale will come home unless Perry is recalled. The same special states that the House committee of Appropriations have reconsidered their action on the consular and diplomatic bill, and resolved to report it substantially as it passed last year. The appropriation for the Greek Mission has been stricken out, but it is understood that Gen. Butler, when the bill reaches the House, will move to substitute Greece for Ecuador. The Committee will offer no opposition, and it is thought it will pass. The Herald's dispatch says that the examination of the World's correspondent developed the fact that the President had assured him that he had promised General Grant to assume all responsibility for a violation of the tenure of office act, in case of the restoration of Mr. Stanton. General Grant appears to-morrow before the committee. WISCONSIN. Milwaukee, Feb. 11. The weather is moderating. At 7 o'clock this morning the thermometer stood 8 degrees below zero ; 20 deg. at St. Paul, Minnesota ; 15 deg. at Winona, Minnesota ; 15 deg. at La Crosse, Wisconsin ; 16 deg. at Sparta, and 15 deg. Madison. CINCINNATI. Cincinnati, Feb. 11. The woolen factory at Peru, Ind., was destroyed by lire this afternoon; loss, $50,000; partly insured. This was the largest woolen factory In Indiana. The Messrs. Sterne were the proprietors. CANADA. Halifax, N. S., Feb. 10. rim iiniian met at 8 o'clock to-day. The Attorney General opened the debate of tho repeal resolutions ne u luuon u Troop, on tne same sine. Repeal meetings continue iu " "li ferent parts of the county. A heavy rain storm prcvuucu night. Kingston, C. W. Feb. 10. A lire broke out In tho Bunk of Montreal this evening, but was extinguished Dy t ic the vigorous exertions of tho tlrcnieii. lne building Is greatly damaged throughout lis entire extent oy smoKe anu water. iu .....,,w.ii di.rvniitg were ncarlv suffocated. The loss cannot be estimated at pit-sent. Nicaragua! New Youk, Feb. 11. Advices from Nicaragua announce the failure of W. II. Webb's negotiations for a new transit through that country. On agreeing to pay iir,000 duo from the oldI Central American Transit Company, Mr. Webb de-manded the exclusive privilege of using the transit, which was refused. 'I his ends the Nlcaraugua Transit, as no one will pay tho if'JO.OOO due. , Terms aro to lie negotiated by the Govern-meut with Colonel J. C. Woods for new railroad connections. DEIFT. " Fatiiek," said young Obadiab, " nothing seems to hurt me. I believe I have got the Constitution of the United States." A Pakis actress fell near the footlights, but escaped injury from the fact that she had nothing on which could take lire. The Buffalo Courier says there were 154,-000 barrels of lager beer and ale made In that city during the year 1807, yielding $1,000,000 to the brewers. A Kansas City editor went skating the other day, and slipped into an air-hole. His ears caught on the edge of the ice, the hole not being big enougli to let 'em through. They partially froze, and will be amputated, and used for door mats. Leavenworth Conservative.It Is leap year, and Mrs. Elizabeth Oak-smith, the distinguished authoress, in a recent letter says: "I stand to the point, and nail my colors to the mast lu defense of it that It Is right, proper, and delicate for a woman to choose her husband ; and the man thus distinguished by her choice will feel himself ennobled and sanctified." The reliability of certain Washington correspondence was strikingly illustrated in the House by Mr. Wilson, of Iowa, who took occasion to denounce as false, in the most explicit and emphatic manner, the story telegraphed thenco that he had testified before the Judiciary Committee In the Field Investigation, that he had heard Chief Justice Chase and associate Justices Davis and Field all express the opinion privately, that the Reconstruction acts were unconstitutional. Mr. Wilson said that the committee had not yet taken up the mattcr;,that he would not testi fy when It did, and that there was not sufficient semblance of truth about the statement to make It respectable llctlon. Too Much of a Goon Thino. We heard; a few days ago, says the Schenectady Star, of a singular case. A gentleman who has been married for a number of years always desired to bo tho father of a daughter, hi children being all boys, bo great, Indeed, has been his desire for a daughter, that he often prayed that Providence might bless him with one. A kind Providence was not deaf to his prayers, for, to his great surprise, he was granted three girls a few days ago, there being about three hours' difference In their ages. Ho don't pray so much as he did. The imagination Is stimulated by the Incense of (lowers, ami If ever there was poetry In perfume, It Is breathed silently and soothingly from Phabn' "Nlght-Moomlnir Cercus," tho most bewitching of all the fragrant preparations that clicmlo art has extracted from tho floral kingdom. JWt.J TranKript. South Iligk St. I ery one hundred ami My negroes. II '.3EaittaU9t.

JOURNAL. VOL, XXX. COLUMBUS, OHIO: WEDNESDAY FEBKUARY 12, 1S68. NO. 1S4. THE MOKMMt White Goods! White Goods! A. C. IIEADLEY & CO. ARE OFFERING Great Bargains ! IN WHITE GOODS! CONSISTING OF India Mulls, French Nainsooks, Plain, Figured, Sttfped Jteal and Scotch Swiss, Plain, Barred and Soft-Finish Jackonets, KN ABE IANOS. The following are selected from the numerous Knale Testimonials in our possession : Messes. Wm. Knabk & Co. GentUmen : I havegTeat Dleasure in certifying that I have tried four (iruml, Square and Upright Pianos, and find, them equal, if not superior, to any in this country. Among tne great qualities which distinguish them, is the evenness of tone, the easy and agreeable touch and volume of tone. Wishing you all the success which you so highly deserve, I am, sirs, Yours, very truly, ' ii fun I i- TITOn", TBivRT.iTMK vnoH theIFhehch. After having played on the Piano of Messrs. knabe & Co., It is Impossible not to bear testimony to their qualities, which have acquired for them the eminent reputation which they enjoy. The Pianos of their manufacture, on which I have played, are exceedingly remarkable for their qualities 01 tohb. ine Basal puwenui, wiujuui uttrouucBs, uu the upper notes sweet, elear and harmoniously mellow. (enrystaun,) ana 1 ao not nesitaw to express iu ri-garu to these instruments my entire satisfaction, and to declare that Aey are equal, if not superior, to the best manufactured in Europe or this country by the most celebrated makers. L. M. UOTTSCHALK. Messrs. Wm. Knabk & Co.Genllemtn: I cannot but congratulate you upon the immense progress and improvements which you oontinually make on your Pianos, which, in my opinion, rank among the very best in the country. a. 6TKAK0SCH. Mrssrj, Wji, Snabe & Co. Gentlemen: Having re-niii nnm'irtunities of testing both your new scale Grand and Square Pianos, it jives me great pleasure to state that I have found them to combine all the qualities to make a Piano as perfect as possible, and unsurpassed by any that 1 have seen either in this country or Europe. For great Dower and roundness of tone, combined with that peculiar sweet and singing quality, so often found wanting in Pianos, they are really unsurpassable, toucb everytnmg mat can oe uesireu uy me must it player. Wishing you every success, I remain, K 4 v ..,.. n Vk!rinilT' HEADING SIATTEH OS EVERY PAGE TELEGRAPHIC REPORTED FOR THE JOURNAL. FOREIGN NEWS. By Atlanta Cable. and in brilliant Percale?, English Skirting Cambric, Plain, Barred and Striped Nainsooks, Marseilles Cloth, . Paft Muslins, t Marseilles, Brilliants, linen and Cotton Diaper, Irish Linen, Linen Cambric, Linen Lawn, Hamburg, Scotch and French EMBROIDERIES Messna. Wh. Knabk & Co. Oentkmen: Havinghad lately an ODDortunity to try and test your new scale Grand as well as Square Pianos, I cannot refrain, besides reiterating all I bad occasion to say at a former period, from congratulating you on the important improvements youliave introduced in the manutacture of Pianos. Your instruments combine all the qualities which are reauired to make a Piano as perfect as possi ble, and fully deserve the great popularity they have gained all over the country. Tours truly, 1j. jxl. uuiiovjiuuia. Messrs. Wm. Kkabi & Co. Gentlemen : I was de lighted on hearing the clear and full toneol your really Firil Ulan Piamt, and I congratulate you on the progress you have made in this branch of art. Maun. Wm. Knatie ft Co. Gentlemen: Our Onera Troupe are at present using four of your justly cele brated tr mnos, ana as tne exponent 01 me views anu opinions of the various artists, permit me to say : I consider them as unturjwsud in billiancy and excellence, and pre-eminent, without a rival in this country or in Europe. Their superior quality of tone, combining great depth and powerful volume, with a rich and peculiarly clear and evln treble, together with magic elasticity 01 toucn unci autiuu, lenutw tucw Buycuui w Mm nther instruments, which rurelv if ever combine those most essential requisites. Protoundly impressed with tho many valuable qualities 01 inese rianos, x most cheertuiiy enuorse tne nign ana meritorious eu comiums everywhere pronounced upon them. Musical Director of the Italian Opera. Messrs. Wm. Knabk & Co. Gentlemen 1 It gives me great pleasure to testify to the real excellence of your pianos, do many oi my urowier-ariista u.to iriven vou tne niirucst encomiums, mat uuwmuk iciuuiu. for me but to indorse them. As lar as my own experi- is concerned regarding your instruments, i can only say that they satished me in every way, and unMwnntu all mv uemanus wneu x useu uieiu ut u,v series of Fianoforte Soiries I recently gave in Balti more. With best regards, 1 remain Yours truly, UAKUWULt wua, New York, Dec. 12th, 1801. Wm. Knabk & Co. Gentlemen: I have carefully ex amined your new scale Grand and Square Piano Fortes, Infants' Waists, STAMPED YOKES AND BAUDS, ENGLISH THREAD, VALENCIENNES, And all other Hakes of races Ilnminzs Frilltiiirs and Crochet Work, OF ALT. KINDS. and I must sav they please me txceedmmy, both with regard to touch and tone, and I can conttduutly recom mend them as being equal to any in tun country or Europe, and you nave permission to make use oi my name u oi service to you. Yours respeetluliy, utu. v. sumuas, Organist of Grace Church. New Yobk, Dec. 13th, 19C4. Wu. Knauc & Co. Gentlemen: Your Agent, Mr. Bauer, asked me to give him my opinion as to the merits of your Pianos -uranu anu square. iy opin ion " on Ute iquare. is mat tney are uii oranu. Yours truly, r.Uiir-ui iill.l,.u. Messrs. Wm. Knabe It Co. Gentlemen I Itirives me great pleasure to express my entire satisfaction and ap-nrociatiun in favor of your new scale Grand Piano, which oomMnoa all the qualities a unit-class Instrument demands. Power, brilliancy and sweetness ot tone, evenness of sound through all the registers, and last, but not least, tne magniucent raw couiaining wiu splendid instrument ; every requisite concurs to make this new ctlort of your time-honored firm a new triumph in your professional career. With my best wishes for all the success you so richly deserve, I remain, gentle men, . sours, very truly, Baltimore, July 1st, w. u. wuLiu.At.MJtn, ENGLAND. London, Feb. 11. Sir David Brewster, the celebrated English physician, and distinguished scientific discoverer and author, died last evening, aged 87 years. The British iron-clad ship of war Hercules, said to be the largest in the world, has been successfully launched at Jhe Chatham dockyard.A deputation from loyal Irishmen of Lon don, yesterday waited upon Hon. Garthonse Hardy at the Home Ofice, and presented him au address, expressing devotion to the Crown. The Home Stcretary replied to tbeir address in an appropriate speech, thanking them for their manifestations of loyalty. IRELAND. Cork, Feb. 11. Another attack was mule upon the police in the streets yesterday by a mob, who pelted them with stones and bricks. The police, who were armed with muskets, fixed bayonets, charged on the crowd and a short and desperate fight followed, iu which several of the rioters were bayonctted. The assailants then fled In all directions, leaving the wounded on the ground. During the day an attempt was made to seize a well known informer and lynch him, but the appearance of a police patrol prevented the outrage from being carried out. Dublin, Feb. 11 P. M. The trial of Lennon, which commenced yesterday, ended to-dty with a verdict of guilty of murder and felony and treason. Mr. Sullivan, of the Dublin Irishman, has been Indited by the Qiand Jury for publish ing seditious libels. His trial will commence to-morrow. ITALY. Flokence, Feb. 11. A grand banquet b to be given here to Admiral Farragut by the members of the Italian Parliament aid the officers of the Italian Army and Njvy. Preparations for the affair have commenced, but the day is not yet fixed. Al SlillA. Vienna, Feb. 11. The Reichsrath has reassembled and the Houses have been orgmized for business. PRUSSIA. Berlin, Feb. 11 Count Bismarck is sick and unable to leave Berlin to avail hmself of his leave of absence. No change li the Prussian Cabi net Is proposed. fHARIFTM. London, Feb. 11 11:15 A. M. Bonds quiet at 714 Illinois 88; Erie 47. London Feb. 11 1:20 P.M. Bonds firmer at an advance of lSl'if'.f: SENATE. Washington, Feb. 11. Mr. "WILLEY, from the committee on Pa tents, reported without amendment a bill rj-quiring persons applying for patents to give public notice of same. Mr. WILLIAMS called up and offered a substitute for the bill iu relation to certain public lands in Oregon, which, alter discus- ion, went over till to-morrow. On motion of Mr. HOWE, the bill for the relief of the heirs of the late Gen. J. B. Richardson, appropriating to them f 400 for horses stolen from by Indians while in the service of the United States, was taken up. Several members objected on account of principleinvolved. The morning hour expiring, the bill went over. , Mr. MORRELL, of Maine, from the Com mittee on Appropriations, asked to be discharged from the further consideration of several petitions asking to be included in the 20 per cent, increase of pay, and recommended their reference to the Committee on the District of Columbia. They were so referred. Mr. THAYElt presented the petition of citizens of Nebraska praying that the lands along the Union' Pacific Railroad be opened for homesteads and pre-emption, and that pre-emptors may enter lands along that line at one dollar ana twenty-nve cents per acre. On motion of Mr. STEWART, the bill to give effect to the act in regard to grants of public lands in Nevada was taken up and discussed till 1:20 P. M. The Reconstruction bill was then taken up, and Mr. Davis proceeded to address the Senate, anu at u:4S 1'. ii. yielded to an executive session, and after a short time spent therein the Senate adjourned. Erie?,1.;. Paris, i"eb. 11-11:15 A.M. Bourse Is strong ami rentes advancing. Liverpool, ?cb. 1111-15 A. M. Cotton opens firmer and advanced 1-lGd uplands 8J4CI; Orleans ijjd; others steady. Liverpool Feb. 111:20 P. M. Cotton buoyant; upl nils 8?d on the spot, aud 8jd to arrive. Manchester advices arc favorable. The market for yarns am fabrics Is firmer and higher. TJrcadstuffs are gcnrally Arm; Calfornla wheat 15s lOd. Pork 72s Cd. Antwerp Feb. 11-1:20 P. M. Petroleum llrmer. NEW ioRK. FORTIETH CONGRESS. ALSO .Flint KcceUlug a New Slock of DOMESTIC GOODS At the Lowest Prices. Or the many who manufacture piano fortes, there aro few who strive more thoroughly to improve their instruments than yourself. In view of this, and taking Into oonsiuemiion tuo eminent success wnicn nas attended your efforts, I can only say I know ct nono who stand above you who can claim the merit of having lone mure to advance the art br DrodurinK a perfect in strument, or who have women more eninuKiasiicniiy in iU interest. W. K. UASSr uuu, I'lanist. I ev.commfsd the pianos of Messrs. Knabo Co. to everybody WUO wants a rwuiy nrn-ciau instrument. XI AilO DALA 1 UA, Director of the Philharmonic Society. Chicago, 111., July I, WH. Messrs. Kxame t Co. Gentlemen t I must aay with great pleasure that, after performing on most of the nest pianos in tnis country, n Hiring vu Tour Instruments are piaoea urst in ciass anu rent ui U ni&nns in mr mind. n . - n .r TT 1 - m I . tnAHLLS auflanij, i isuut. Fon want of space we are unahle to produce the ex i-sslons of tho following named artists that have fully indorsed all that has been said in favor of the celebrated A. C. HE ADLEY to CO., 2SO c& 252 preaslons of tho lnooraea au tn Knab Tiano. 0. Ratter, 1. Prunie, E. Biemelenyl, (Tim. Fradel, Konrad Trauer, L. Htaab, E. Hoffman, 0. Uola, J. I). Kerrison, J. T. Btoddart, H. Hchwtng, ii. A. OnosneUus, CT.Frey, ( has. BohoppelreL 4, A. Falk, H. A. Wollenhaupt, Alfred JaeU H. Kohlrner, K.Mees. ('has, Hcnnelder, J. P. Webster, H. J. Nothnsgel, W. V. Caulneld, Dr. Otto Thieme, H. Zellner, F, A. (Iherrlor, C. T. Kantmann, J. Dyrenfurlh, iA. uruei MissC.Hclinsider, Miss Laura Harris. Miss A. Magnumm. Miss Virginia WhlUng, Miss fanny leauu JOHN SELTZER Wholesale andlHetall Art. Iew YoitK, Feb. 11. The defalcation In tfc American Exchange Hunk Droves to be JOOXH). It is not likely that Vultc, the assistmt cashier, the defaulter, will be prosecuted. Aluany, Feb. lr The Assembly to-dn- renuested tho Sena- tow and Representative In Congress to pass some law providing br the employment of disabled soldier and nilors In the Custom houses, light houses aul dock yards. IIociikhtrh, Feb. 11. Prof. nielmrd:(on, if the University of Rochester, died to-day Utica, Feb. 11. Pimr stows on Gcnicc street, occupied by J. F. Grllllth, boots aul shoes; 8. F. llannas, rnrd pnirravcr: and Ricklnijlmm & Mitchell, fniicv ffoods. were tinned last muni, ixiss about forty thousand dollars, mostly covered by Insurance. MINNESOTA. St. Pai:i., Feb. 11. Tho House has iad the bill leaving cap ital punishment for mmler at tho discretion of the jury. ALA1AMA. " New Yonn.Fcb. 11. The World has the following upcclal : MnSHOMKY. Alu.. Feb. 10. Tha itvitat of the Ccnstltutlon Is admitted bv the Radical candldites. Tho vote Is less I .- . . ft I . I .. . I I., tall I thou mo mniiirwi nui: it is variously v.i-" mated from ten to tweity-two thousand. Tho white vote so far dot not exceed one to c HOUSE. Mr. VAN TRUMP presented petitions from citizens of Ross county,, Ohio, of all parties, praying Congress to authorize the issue of legal tender notes sulllcient to pay the bonds or tne united states, witn due rei- erence to not producing an over-expansion of the circulating medium. Kelerreil to the Committee on Ways and Means. The House proceeded to the consideration in the morning hour of the bill reported from the committee on Foreign Aflairs, concerning the rights of American citizens in foreign States. After discussion, at the expiration of the morning hour, the bill went over. The SPEAKER submitted a message from the President, transmitting Ins letter to Grant, and it was read, when Mr. BING HAM moved its relercnce to tne reconstruc tion Committee to be printed. Mr. LOGAN stated there was a reply lrom Gen. Grant to that letter which he desired furnished to the House. The speaker inti mated that there were some errors in the correspondence as printed. The House went into uoinmittee or w noie on the Legislative, Executive and Judicial appropriation bill. i hc committee rose ana inc rjraivu presented a message from the President transmitting a copy of Grant's last letter to him, which was read and ordered printed, and referred to the committee on Reconstruction. On motion of Mr. BARER the committee on Wavs and Means was Instructed to in quire into the expediency of amending the internal revenue law so as w proviue ior me distribution of Government stamps through postolllces or otherwise. Adjourned. NEW JERSEY. Tiienton, Feb. 11. The discussion of the Constitutional Amendment, and the joint resolutions withdrawing the assent of New Jersey to the said amendment, has been postponed to this day week, in consequence of the ihness of one of the Senators. MASSACHUSETTS. Boston, Feb. 11. New York revenue olllcers yesterday made seizures of the spirits and rectifying establishments of S. C. Boehne & Co. and C. E. Sanderson, In this city. Subsequently, on the mmnlalnt of Saudcrson, Inspector Couolly arrested on a writ issued by the Superior Court or Massachusetts. Application was nr. mice made for a writ of habeas corpus, and Conolly was brought before the Chief Justice, ami was soon discharged. Proceedings have already beeu taken for the arrest and prosecution of Sanderson on a charge of perjury. An action has also been commenced against lilm for damages for false Imprisonment.l ine Dwelling Ilouno Destroyed- Fue elegant mansion of Edward N. Perkins, Jamaica Plains, with a portion of tho furniture and tine painting". ut-Muuyeu by tire last night. Loss $70,000. PartlyInsured. WASHINGTON SPECIALS. Importance of the Supreme Court Decision.New York, Feb. 11. The Tribune's special says the decision in the Georgia and Mississippi cases; given yesterday, is held by leading Republicans to dispose of the McArdle case, and all others which effect the Reconstruction laws or arise under them. The best lawyers In the House were free to aosert that it settled all questions as to the attitude of the Supreme Court present ane prospective toward the Reconstruction acts, and that ao danger need be apprehended from that source. The same special states that the Presi dent's rejoinder to Gen. Gnnt reached the army headquarters-to-day. It Is understood that the President declines to make it public, but in answer to the resolution which passed the House this afternoon, the' letter will be read to-morrow after the morning hour. lUcClellan Spoken of an Minister to- En. , glund. The Times's special says the name of Gen. McClellan Is prominently mentioned as successor to Charles Francis Adams at the Court of St. James. The Tribune's special also states that the President contemplates offering the mission to England to Gen. McClellan. . Official letters received from Madrid show a misunderstanding between Mr. Hale, Minister to Spain, and his Secretary of Ligation, Dr. Perry; and it is said that Mr. Hale will come home unless Perry is recalled. The same special states that the House committee of Appropriations have reconsidered their action on the consular and diplomatic bill, and resolved to report it substantially as it passed last year. The appropriation for the Greek Mission has been stricken out, but it is understood that Gen. Butler, when the bill reaches the House, will move to substitute Greece for Ecuador. The Committee will offer no opposition, and it is thought it will pass. The Herald's dispatch says that the examination of the World's correspondent developed the fact that the President had assured him that he had promised General Grant to assume all responsibility for a violation of the tenure of office act, in case of the restoration of Mr. Stanton. General Grant appears to-morrow before the committee. WISCONSIN. Milwaukee, Feb. 11. The weather is moderating. At 7 o'clock this morning the thermometer stood 8 degrees below zero ; 20 deg. at St. Paul, Minnesota ; 15 deg. at Winona, Minnesota ; 15 deg. at La Crosse, Wisconsin ; 16 deg. at Sparta, and 15 deg. Madison. CINCINNATI. Cincinnati, Feb. 11. The woolen factory at Peru, Ind., was destroyed by lire this afternoon; loss, $50,000; partly insured. This was the largest woolen factory In Indiana. The Messrs. Sterne were the proprietors. CANADA. Halifax, N. S., Feb. 10. rim iiniian met at 8 o'clock to-day. The Attorney General opened the debate of tho repeal resolutions ne u luuon u Troop, on tne same sine. Repeal meetings continue iu " "li ferent parts of the county. A heavy rain storm prcvuucu night. Kingston, C. W. Feb. 10. A lire broke out In tho Bunk of Montreal this evening, but was extinguished Dy t ic the vigorous exertions of tho tlrcnieii. lne building Is greatly damaged throughout lis entire extent oy smoKe anu water. iu .....,,w.ii di.rvniitg were ncarlv suffocated. The loss cannot be estimated at pit-sent. Nicaragua! New Youk, Feb. 11. Advices from Nicaragua announce the failure of W. II. Webb's negotiations for a new transit through that country. On agreeing to pay iir,000 duo from the oldI Central American Transit Company, Mr. Webb de-manded the exclusive privilege of using the transit, which was refused. 'I his ends the Nlcaraugua Transit, as no one will pay tho if'JO.OOO due. , Terms aro to lie negotiated by the Govern-meut with Colonel J. C. Woods for new railroad connections. DEIFT. " Fatiiek," said young Obadiab, " nothing seems to hurt me. I believe I have got the Constitution of the United States." A Pakis actress fell near the footlights, but escaped injury from the fact that she had nothing on which could take lire. The Buffalo Courier says there were 154,-000 barrels of lager beer and ale made In that city during the year 1807, yielding $1,000,000 to the brewers. A Kansas City editor went skating the other day, and slipped into an air-hole. His ears caught on the edge of the ice, the hole not being big enougli to let 'em through. They partially froze, and will be amputated, and used for door mats. Leavenworth Conservative.It Is leap year, and Mrs. Elizabeth Oak-smith, the distinguished authoress, in a recent letter says: "I stand to the point, and nail my colors to the mast lu defense of it that It Is right, proper, and delicate for a woman to choose her husband ; and the man thus distinguished by her choice will feel himself ennobled and sanctified." The reliability of certain Washington correspondence was strikingly illustrated in the House by Mr. Wilson, of Iowa, who took occasion to denounce as false, in the most explicit and emphatic manner, the story telegraphed thenco that he had testified before the Judiciary Committee In the Field Investigation, that he had heard Chief Justice Chase and associate Justices Davis and Field all express the opinion privately, that the Reconstruction acts were unconstitutional. Mr. Wilson said that the committee had not yet taken up the mattcr;,that he would not testi fy when It did, and that there was not sufficient semblance of truth about the statement to make It respectable llctlon. Too Much of a Goon Thino. We heard; a few days ago, says the Schenectady Star, of a singular case. A gentleman who has been married for a number of years always desired to bo tho father of a daughter, hi children being all boys, bo great, Indeed, has been his desire for a daughter, that he often prayed that Providence might bless him with one. A kind Providence was not deaf to his prayers, for, to his great surprise, he was granted three girls a few days ago, there being about three hours' difference In their ages. Ho don't pray so much as he did. The imagination Is stimulated by the Incense of (lowers, ami If ever there was poetry In perfume, It Is breathed silently and soothingly from Phabn' "Nlght-Moomlnir Cercus," tho most bewitching of all the fragrant preparations that clicmlo art has extracted from tho floral kingdom. JWt.J TranKript. South Iligk St. I ery one hundred ami My negroes. II '.3EaittaU9t.